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Lessons From Last Time Podcast

Join Lessons From Last Time host Ken Perry as he explores the real stories and lessons behind how leaders grow, adapt, and lead. Each month centers on a shared theme shaping today’s workplaces, explored through a mix of personal reflections and conversations with leaders who’ve lived it. Through engaging discussions, Ken uncovers the challenges, turning points, and lessons that shape strong cultures and meaningful connection at work. Listen anywhere you get podcasts!

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Meet Your Host

Ken Perry
Knowledge Coop
Ken Perry is the President & Founder of Knowledge Coop, a pioneering social learning platform for the mortgage industry. Ken is recognized for his dynamic speaking style and deep industry knowledge built on 25+ year of experience, covering regulatory changes and emerging trends. As a co-host of the "Lessons From Last Time" podcast, he shares insights and stories of resilience and growth. Ken and his wife live in Camas, WA, with their three children nearby.

Latest Episodes

Ken Perry on Living & Leading with Intention

In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, Ken Perry explores what it means to live intentionally by defining the personal values, habits, and routines that shape your best self. Through practical exercises like creating a personal "Owner's Manual" and evaluating company core values, he shares a framework for making more purposeful decisions at work and in life.

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Matt Graham on Turning Knowledge into Communities

This episode of Lessons From Last Time explores how MBS Live founder Matt Graham built one of the mortgage industry's most trusted online communities by creating a space where professionals can learn, collaborate, and navigate market volatility together. Matt shares lessons on fostering meaningful engagement, moderating productive conversations, and why strong communities are built on trust, shared knowledge, and genuine human connection.

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Ken Perry on Building Communtities

Ken Perry shares how online communities can become places of meaningful connection rather than division in this episode of Lessons From Last Time. He explores the story behind building Knowledge Coop's community platform Coop+ and offers practical strategies for engaging online with authenticity, kindness, and purpose in an age increasingly shaped by AI and social media.

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Favorite Moments

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Matthew Cox on Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud, A Cautionary Tale

Notorious fraudster Matthew Cox uncovers how he pulled off elaborate identity theft schemes in the mortgage industry. From fake IDs to financing cars under stolen identities, Cox reveals the step-by-step tactics he used to stay hidden for years. A rare look into the mind of a master manipulator who outsmarted the system.

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Michelle Berman-Mikel on Embracing Failure

Our first guest of the season, Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD, shares how loss, self-doubt, and starting over gave her the clarity to build her business and life with purpose. Her story offers a roadmap for turning adversity into opportunity and persevering through life's hard moments.

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Matt Graham on Carving Your Own Path

Matt Graham, the owner of MBS Live, is a critical figure in finance news. Widely recognized for his expertise, Graham is a go-to source for publications seeking the most up-to-date information on mortgage rates. As the owner of MBS Live, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and disseminating insights within the financial community.

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